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Position: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Aged Care

Location: On-site, Kildare, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent – Immediate Start

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 qualification (Major Award).
• EU Passport (essential).
• Minimum 1 year's experience supporting vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Full clean driver's licence.

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our Aged Care team in Kildare. You'll provide day and residential support, working closely with individuals, families, and the wider care team to deliver truly person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily living, personal care, and mobility needs.
• Encourage independence, self-care, and social skills.
• Promote participation in hobbies, activities, and community life.
• Deliver safe and respectful physical and emotional support.
• Assist with health, nutrition, and medical appointments.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Comprehensive induction & training.
• Health Insurance Scheme (HSF).
• PRSA pension facilitation.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts with retailers.
• Education Assistance Grants.
• Team-building activities, social events, and strong support structures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.68-€20.79 per hour

Work Location: In person

Now Hiring: Hosted Caregivers Across Ireland

Make a meaningful difference—without compromising your independence.

Are you an experienced caregiver looking for a rewarding role without the commitment of live-in care? Join supportive host families across Ireland as a Hosted Caregiver—offering professional care during the day and returning to your own accommodation each evening.

Locations:

Opportunities available in multiple regions across Ireland

Working Hours:

• 30–48 hours/week
• Fixed daytime shifts (8–10 hours/day)
• No live-in or rotational shifts
• Weekends and bank holidays may be included (paid at premium rates)

Your Role Includes:

• Assisting elderly or disabled clients with personal care (hygiene, mobility, dressing)
• Light housekeeping and meal prep
• Medication reminders & emotional support
• Communicating with families and healthcare professionals as needed

What You'll Need:

• EU passport or valid EU work & residence permit
• Minimum 6 months of experience in caregiving or healthcare
• English language proficiency (B1 or higher)
• Healthcare certification/training preferred
• Compassion, reliability, and excellent communication
• A valid driving licence is a strong advantage

What We Offer:

• €14.45–€6.62 per hour (depending on experience)
• Paid overtime, Sundays & public holidays at higher rates
• Accommodation support near your host family (if needed)
• Paid training & ongoing career development
• Uniform provided + contribution to travel costs
• Full support with Garda Vetting & employment paperwork

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Expected Hours: 30–48 per week

Care with Purpose. Work with Respect. Live Independently.

Apply now and start a meaningful career helping others—while maintaining your lifestyle and independence.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: €14. .62 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Employee assistance program
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Do you hold an EU passport?
• Do you have Stamp 4?
• Do you have QQI Level 5 or relevant qualifications?

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: LCS

Position: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Aged Care

Location: On-site, South Dublin, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent – Immediate Start

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 qualification (Major Award).
• EU Passport (essential).
• Minimum 1 year's experience supporting vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Full clean driver's licence.

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our Aged Care team in Kildare. You'll provide day and residential support, working closely with individuals, families, and the wider care team to deliver truly person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily living, personal care, and mobility needs.
• Encourage independence, self-care, and social skills.
• Promote participation in hobbies, activities, and community life.
• Deliver safe and respectful physical and emotional support.
• Assist with health, nutrition, and medical appointments.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Comprehensive induction & training.
• Health Insurance Scheme (HSF).
• PRSA pension facilitation.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts with retailers.
• Education Assistance Grants.
• Team-building activities, social events, and strong support structures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.68-€20.79 per hour

Work Location: In person

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.

Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.

The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.

The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.

1 Duties & Responsibilities

The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
1 Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.

2 Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.

3 Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.

4 Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.

5 Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.

6 Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.

7 Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.

Person Centred Support for Living
8 Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery

9 In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:

• Occupation and leisure activities
• Communication
• Behaviour support plans
• Independent living skills
• Social Integration and the use of community facilities
• Personal Care
• Personal Development

10 Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.

11 Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:

• Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
• Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.

12 Attend all medical appointments as required.

13 Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.

14 Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.

15 In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.

16 Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.

17 As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.

18 Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.

Management and Leadership
19 Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.

20 Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.

21 Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.

22 Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.

23 Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.

24 Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.

25 Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.

26 Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).

27 Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.

28 Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:

Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.

Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.

An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.

An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.

Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.

A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums

Pay scales

Career progression opportunities

Work/life balance

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling

Death in Service Benefit

Paid mandatory training

Paid travel expenses

Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)

Location: Camphill Community Ballybay

Duration: Fulltime 40 hours per week

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 31ST October 2025

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by 6
th
November for interviews being held on week of 10
th
November 2025
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting
relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and r
eference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer

Role/Duties:

Personal Care

Companionship

Fall prevention

Assisting with mobility

Light housekeeping

Dementia, Palliative and End-of-life care

Home-based and Social activities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities.

Care of Learners

Ensure that the life and experience of Learner reflects the core values of Delta Centre and Care Plans and that all Learners

Experience dignity and respect.

Make choice.

Have an opportunity to make a contribution and learn.

Demonstrate empathy towards Learners:

Get to know each Learner in your care.

Pay attention to each Learner in your care.

Pay Attention to 'cues' in their behavior-read them, and follow behavior support plans where relevant.

Be patient.

Review and put into practice the details of Care Plans and Person Centered Plans for each Learner.

Review, regularly, all protocols of care for each Learner in your care.

Understand and facilitate Learners needs through the use of appropriate communication systems.

Assist each individual in reaching the maximum potential in independence, communication and personal development.

Establish trust relationships through consistency of care.

Adhere to all Delta Centers Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and working practices.

Adhere to all national policies, including (but not limited to) HIQA Standards, HSE policies, including any safeguarding policies.

Encourage and support community involvement.

Support Learners to identify their future aspirations and current support needs and consider how these can be met and ensure these are documented.

Lead and encourage individual person-centered processes, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each learner in each aspect of their life while respecting their rights and choices.

Foster and encourage independence and initiative, and respect the age and status of each Learner.

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum of Fetac lvl 5 in a relevant discipline.

Experience working with challenging behaviour.

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives

Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders

Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust

About Us?

St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred care to adults with Intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is innate within the organisation.

Job Details:

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of both adults & children with an intellectual disability? Join our team at St. Aidan's Services , where we're seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to provide exceptional care and support in our residential service. if you're highly motivated, creative, and dedicated to person-centered care, we want to hear from you

Benefits:

St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays & holiday premiums
• Free Garda Vetting.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
• Generous annual leave allowance (pro-rata).
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave payment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre.

Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for individuals during their stay at our respite service, tailored to their unique wishes and goals.
• Promote and protect the rights of individuals, respecting their dignity, autonomy, and right to make choices, while ensuring their privacy.
• Actively seek new interests and opportunities for individuals to develop meaningful roles within the respite setting and in their communities.
• Ensure the overall well-being of individuals in all areas of their lives, including health and personal care, with a focus on maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Utilise positive behaviour support strategies to address behaviours of concern, always prioritising the individual's well-being, health & safety.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of individuals during their stay.
• Employ alternative communication methods as needed to facilitate effective communication with individuals.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills, along with proficiency in IT and report writing.
• Possess knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
• Handle confidential information discreetly and responsibly, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care Support/Social Care (A Diploma or Degree in Social Care or other relevant discipline advantageous).
• 6 months experience of working with people with an Intellectual Disability required.
• Must hold a full clean driving license and willing to drive company vehicles.
• Night Duty required.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient demeanour.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Understanding of and commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to the care of individuals with disabilities.

St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - We have a new opportunity for Care Assistants to work in an individualised, bespoke service in Dunmore, Tuam, Co. Galway. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential. Essential CriteriaETAC Health Care Level 5Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.Full current driving license with access to your own vehicleGenuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work. *Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, dealing with people we support).Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.Exceptional organisational and communication skills.What We Are offeringA wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities. A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valuedThe opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience. Contributory pension scheme of 7%Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum Bike to Work SchemeFour week rolling rosters to facilitate work life balance

The responsibility of the caregiver is to enhance quality of life and wellbeing for primarily older people by providing access to integrated care and support that is planned around their needs and choices, supporting them to live well in their own homes and communities. The service user specific duties will be defined by the Care manager and the Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future. The Caregiver provides the assistance, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of service users. They work under delegation, direction and supervision of Care Managers.

They would be required to:

• To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and psychosocial needs of service users using a person centred approach.
• To observe and promote service user's choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
• To create and maintain good professional relationships with service user's, their carer, family and friends and other team members
• To adhere to all Atlantic Care policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of the Atlantic Care at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €14.10-€20.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Free or subsidised travel
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have QQI in Healthcare?
• Do you have access to your own car? ( Travel time AND mileage paid)

Work Location: In person